U-Dave
So what is the model of those Yamaha's?? - I think you said they were PC speakers?? As to arrangers- the 9000pro is on the heavy side - although I can find them for under 2400 now - and it looks like the KN6500 can be had for cheaper than that. I like some of the percussion stuff on the SD1 - and I think all 3 of those have optimal fill and variation ability. Also - my one reservation about the kn6500 is that it doesn't seem to have a direct video out.

Mike up North